Hi Guys We just found your channel a couple of days ago and are enjoying watching your transition into living aboard- something we are intending to do before too long I thought I would just share a bit of learned wisdom re picking up mooring balls. If you are finding it difficult to pick up a buoy at the bow I would advise reversing on to it- this gives the advantage that you are tight down on the sugar scoop right near the water and additionally the helmsman can see where the buoy is and so the communication difficulties are removed. Once you have a line on it you can then walk it round to the bow. You will find this method much less stressful!
Hi Stan, love the idea. We discussed this reverse technique with a neighbour in our winter marina recently. Will be sure to give it a try. Thanks for following along!
Another great video, guys. I for one really appreciate all of your honesty about how nerve wracking it can be for beginners. Experienced folk might knock it, but we all have to start somewhere and I admire you sharing all the highs and lows with us as fellow newbie boat-lifers. We were so lucky to bump into you in Denia - we've learned things, gained confidence from sharing experiences (good and bad!) and made friends I know we'll enjoy following for many adventures to come. Thanks for keeping it real. Fair winds. x
Hey Nikki! Thanks for the feedback! We try not to sugar coat the reality of the switch to boat life. It has its tricky moments thats for sure! That said, as we continue to build confidence in Talia, our equipment and ourselves we're really starting to enjoy the beautiful elements this lifestlye offers. Looking forward to seeing you guys out on the water again! ⛵
The anchoring paranoia you're feeling right now is something we went through too. It didn't last long and as long as you have good ground tackle plus are diligent when anchoring, which you clearly are, you'll be fine. Nice vlogs, fun to watch while we can't go sailing for ourselves in the UK. Happy sailing ⛵️😁
Hi there! Thanks for watching! Glad to hear that we're not the only ones that felt this way. Gradually we've built more confidence in our tackle and technique which means improved sleep at anchor 😴 Fingers crossed that as spring approaches you guys will be able to get out and have a sail too! Let us know if you head to the Med!
Hi guys, great vid as usual. Here’s a little tip for the next time you make banana bread. Try mashing up the banana with a fork and stir it into your mixture rather than placing it on top of your mixture. Bake and enjoy 😉
I'd like to kick in with a late opinion; 3:1 scope is only for good weather, and even then could be considered short. 5:1 scope is generally speaking better, but depends on whether or not the anchorage has room to actually do this and not be in the way of other boats. For heavier weather, go up to 7:1, and for when the kaka really hits the spinny wind thing, 10:1.
Agree with you 100% We found in some of the bays on the Balearic Islands there was simply too much congestion with other boats to let out more than 4 times the depth of scope. Fortunately the weather was very calm the majority of the time so little need to let out much chain. Thanks for watching!
@@SailingTalia you're welcome! :) One other thing I noticed is the lack of a snubber (or mention of one), it's good to have one since it'll take the strain from the chain to a cleat (and not the windlass), and it stops the anchor chain from rumbling on the roller at night and ruining your sleep :D
Shortly after this video was published we got our hands on a snubber and use it all the time now. We're thinking of getting a full bridle over the winter in case we get hit by the Meltemi while at anchor further east. What are your thoughts on snubber vs bridle?
@@SailingTalia I have a single line snubber and will be getting a bridle over winter - in my opinion it's better because you can put both legs through a fairlead on the bow and cleat it off, the load is spread, and when it's windy you will be bow in to the wind. With a single snubber I found you're always a little off the wind, and then the boat starts doing that fun zig/zag. Unless you put the single snubber through the bow roller, of course, but on my boat there's no good way to cleat it off without having a few serious chafe points.
Sounds like we'll both be ready for when the kaka hits the spinny wind thing come spring then! Appreciate the advice and insights. Cheers Unclebenny! ⛵
Have you learned yet to set your drift alarm on your GPS over the anchor drop location so you can set your alarm range just more than the scope you set out? That way both the GPS and your swing around the anchor location are the same. Less false alarms and quicker warning if you drag. Oh and never trust mooring balls 100%.
Hi Sam! Thanks so much for watching! Yes, we love our drift alarm. It's a shame we didn't know about it when we first started anchoring! It shows us in real time our movement (and past track) relative to the position of the anchor. It has made sleeping at night so much less anxious!
Hi, you two. A new subscriber because I have a Friday night watch of sailing channels and a Saturday watch of sailing channels that are doing repairs and upgrades and had a time slot open so I'm giving you all a shot!! Liked this vid so I subbed. Got a Question. What country are you from? A Warrior of GOD, Fighting for Liberty and Justice for all of Mankind!!! Spc-Lee A Benson 11B U.S. Army
Hi Lee! Thanks for getting in touch and subscribing, we're happy to hear that you enjoy our videos! Luke is from Australia originally, and I'm from Belgium 🙂. Thanks again for following our journey! ⛵
Love the learning to sale videos! Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦
Thanks so much Ed!
You doing fine TALIA...learning aint easy!
Cheers
Thanks for watching André! Indeed, some lessons are learned the hard way but it's definitely worth it! 💙⛵
Hi Guys
We just found your channel a couple of days ago and are enjoying watching your transition into living aboard- something we are intending to do before too long
I thought I would just share a bit of learned wisdom re picking up mooring balls.
If you are finding it difficult to pick up a buoy at the bow I would advise reversing on to it- this gives the advantage that you are tight down on the sugar scoop right near the water and additionally the helmsman can see where the buoy is and so the communication difficulties are removed. Once you have a line on it you can then walk it round to the bow. You will find this method much less stressful!
*more successful!!!
Hi Stan, love the idea. We discussed this reverse technique with a neighbour in our winter marina recently. Will be sure to give it a try. Thanks for following along!
Another great video, guys. I for one really appreciate all of your honesty about how nerve wracking it can be for beginners. Experienced folk might knock it, but we all have to start somewhere and I admire you sharing all the highs and lows with us as fellow newbie boat-lifers. We were so lucky to bump into you in Denia - we've learned things, gained confidence from sharing experiences (good and bad!) and made friends I know we'll enjoy following for many adventures to come. Thanks for keeping it real. Fair winds. x
Hey Nikki! Thanks for the feedback! We try not to sugar coat the reality of the switch to boat life. It has its tricky moments thats for sure! That said, as we continue to build confidence in Talia, our equipment and ourselves we're really starting to enjoy the beautiful elements this lifestlye offers. Looking forward to seeing you guys out on the water again! ⛵
The anchoring paranoia you're feeling right now is something we went through too. It didn't last long and as long as you have good ground tackle plus are diligent when anchoring, which you clearly are, you'll be fine. Nice vlogs, fun to watch while we can't go sailing for ourselves in the UK. Happy sailing ⛵️😁
Hi there! Thanks for watching! Glad to hear that we're not the only ones that felt this way. Gradually we've built more confidence in our tackle and technique which means improved sleep at anchor 😴 Fingers crossed that as spring approaches you guys will be able to get out and have a sail too! Let us know if you head to the Med!
Wow it's really nice
Random banana tip. Keep the over ripe bananas for snorkel or scuba diving to attract and feed the fish.
Hey Ian! Really!? They eat bananas!? That's news to us! 😅
Great video you guys! LOoked fun!
Thank yoooou! Its turning into a real adventure now! ⛵
Hi guys, great vid as usual. Here’s a little tip for the next time you make banana bread. Try mashing up the banana with a fork and stir it into your mixture rather than placing it on top of your mixture. Bake and enjoy 😉
Hi Gary! Thanks for tuning in and for the feedback 😊
I'd like to kick in with a late opinion; 3:1 scope is only for good weather, and even then could be considered short. 5:1 scope is generally speaking better, but depends on whether or not the anchorage has room to actually do this and not be in the way of other boats. For heavier weather, go up to 7:1, and for when the kaka really hits the spinny wind thing, 10:1.
Agree with you 100% We found in some of the bays on the Balearic Islands there was simply too much congestion with other boats to let out more than 4 times the depth of scope. Fortunately the weather was very calm the majority of the time so little need to let out much chain. Thanks for watching!
@@SailingTalia you're welcome! :) One other thing I noticed is the lack of a snubber (or mention of one), it's good to have one since it'll take the strain from the chain to a cleat (and not the windlass), and it stops the anchor chain from rumbling on the roller at night and ruining your sleep :D
Shortly after this video was published we got our hands on a snubber and use it all the time now. We're thinking of getting a full bridle over the winter in case we get hit by the Meltemi while at anchor further east. What are your thoughts on snubber vs bridle?
@@SailingTalia I have a single line snubber and will be getting a bridle over winter - in my opinion it's better because you can put both legs through a fairlead on the bow and cleat it off, the load is spread, and when it's windy you will be bow in to the wind. With a single snubber I found you're always a little off the wind, and then the boat starts doing that fun zig/zag. Unless you put the single snubber through the bow roller, of course, but on my boat there's no good way to cleat it off without having a few serious chafe points.
Sounds like we'll both be ready for when the kaka hits the spinny wind thing come spring then! Appreciate the advice and insights. Cheers Unclebenny! ⛵
Great Video. Just subscribed.
Hi Fredrick! Welcome on board! Thanks for following along! ⛵
Amazing video guys!😍
Thanks Sharlene! Happy you enjoyed it! 😊
Have you learned yet to set your drift alarm on your GPS over the anchor drop location so you can set your alarm range just more than the scope you set out? That way both the GPS and your swing around the anchor location are the same. Less false alarms and quicker warning if you drag. Oh and never trust mooring balls 100%.
Hi Sam! Thanks so much for watching! Yes, we love our drift alarm. It's a shame we didn't know about it when we first started anchoring! It shows us in real time our movement (and past track) relative to the position of the anchor. It has made sleeping at night so much less anxious!
Good video
Hi Barry! Thanks for the kind message and for following along. Have a great day! ⛵
Hi, you two. A new subscriber because I have a Friday night watch of sailing channels and a Saturday watch of sailing channels that are doing repairs and upgrades and had a time slot open so I'm giving you all a shot!! Liked this vid so I subbed. Got a Question. What country are you from?
A Warrior of GOD, Fighting for Liberty and Justice for all of Mankind!!!
Spc-Lee A Benson 11B U.S. Army
Hi Lee! Thanks for getting in touch and subscribing, we're happy to hear that you enjoy our videos! Luke is from Australia originally, and I'm from Belgium 🙂. Thanks again for following our journey! ⛵
hallo talia, zijn jullie belgen? of nog beter vlamingen?
The click bait killed it for me.
Wait until you see the next one David! 😉
That thumbnail, is so damn cheesy... 😒